Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

By

sweetsoo

For squirrel proof feeders you need to hang "cap" over the hanging feeder.
Usually this cap is wider than the feeder and of metal.

By

garden crafter

For several years I have added to my bird feeder about 1/4 cup cayenne pepper to 2 cups bird seed. I read it is annoying to rodents like squirrels but not to birds. Just beware the wind isn't blowing when adding pepper so it doesn't blow your way because it's very annoying to human eyes and breathing. It has worked for me!

By

BMD

The best squirrel proof feeder I've had is called the Squirrel Buster Plus, made by Brome. It comes with a cardinal ring for the bottom and they will eventually get used to it. The cardinals like a regular hopper or platform feeder better, but the Squirrel Buster is truly squirrel-proof and keeps the seed dry, too. Chickadees, titmice, and woodpeckers love it! I've tried a bunch over the years and this is the only one so far that really keeps the squirrels out. You can find it on-line for around $50-60 and I think it's worth it. Feeding the birds is so much fun, but I have to watch my expenses now, like so many of us, and this saves lots of seed from those squirrels. :-)

By

foxrun41

I saw a very good squirrel proof feeder at my garden center last summer. It had a shroud that drop down to cover the seeds whenever a squirrel got on the feeder. They had a video of squirrels trying to get to the seeds. They coundn't figure it out. Very funny watching. I don't know the manufacturer .

By

limped

Yes! It is a big round concave shaped clear plastic disc that is mounted to the pole via a collar and 2 screws. I bought mine at Rural King in east central Mo.

Does anyone know the best squirrel-proof bird feeder? I love squirrels as much as birds, but don't want them eating from the bird feeders in our yard.